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Thumperfive · 05-14-2006, 08:20 PM

just wondering what everyone considers to be a fair budget for their golf equipment per year... and how you justify it to yourself!

and for new players - what would you see as a reasonable starting investment?

fitz-uk · 05-15-2006, 03:10 AM

Well this year is more expensive than normal for me as I have updated my putter and my irons.

So £600 so far this year.

Having said that, the irons will last me at least 5 years, and the putter should last as long as I need it too.

My driver was new last year so I wont bother looking for a new one until next year.

PRGolfer · 05-15-2006, 05:17 PM

Ok, let me see what it can be too much...

1. When you need to sell your car to buy a Golf Set...

2. When you brake the piggy to buy the new V1x...

3. Food is short, but you need to save for that golf trip...

Just kidding there

, a good budget for me is to not buy anything unless extremely needed, like if you only have 1-2 golf balls left, or a club is broken..

I think that's a good budget for me!!

Prea · 05-15-2006, 06:09 PM

I usually put 15$$ aside per month and that usually gets me what I need in a couple months. But if it is something more expensive I usually start to set aside 30$$ per month.

sroh · 05-15-2006, 07:45 PM

This is one area where I buy what I want, when I want. But I don't go nuts.

For clubs, it's usually one new club per year. Last year, I bought a new driver. This year for me was a new putter and hybrid. Shoes every couple of years, new bag every few and new irons usually once in every 5.

And always on the lookout for good ball deals.

acricketer · 05-15-2006, 07:52 PM

In the USA golf equipment is relatively cheap compared to the UK, you probably pay in dollars what we pay in pounds( about 30% more).

That said, if you're starting out look for some good second hand clubs, and reward your improvement with a new set when you are committed to the game and have more idea of your capability and motivation to carry on. Try and get a feel for whether you prefer graphite (more expensive) or steel shafts.

Prea · 05-15-2006, 08:05 PM

I usually get all of my major equipment at X-mas from my rabid golfers grandfather and uncle. I am currently saving up for a new putter, I still need to do some research to see which one consistanly good.